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Espresso Maker
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Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d‘emploi
Instrucciones de uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrukcja obsługi
Használati útmutató
Manual de utilizare
Návod kpoužití
Návod na použitie
Manual de instruções
Bruksanvisning
Руководство по эксплуатации
Работна инструкция
Οδηγίες χρήσης
Kullanma kılavuzu
Käyttöohje
Lid
Deckel
Topofthe pot
Kannenoberteil Handle
Griff
Filter insert
Filtereinsatz
Silicon seal
Silikondichtung
Funnel insert
Trichtereinsatz
Riser tube
Steigrohr
Overpressurevalve
Überdruckventil
Water reservoir
Wasserbehälter
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GOperating Instructions
Thank you for choosing aXavax product.
Take your time and read the following instructions and
information completely.Pleasekeepthese instructions in a
safe place for futurereference.Ifyou sellthe device, please
pass these operating instructions on to the new owner.
1. Explanation of warning symbols and notes
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to
draw your attention to specichazards and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or
important notes.
2. Package contents
•1espresso maker
•1sealing ring
•1funnel
•1instruction manual
3. Safety instructions
•The product is intended for private, non-commercial,
household use only.
•This product is not intended for use by persons, including
children, with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities
or lacking in experience or knowledge, unless they are
supervised by aperson responsible for their safety or have
been instructed on how to use the product.
•Only use the espresso maker on suitable hobs: make sure
that the espresso maker is suitable forthe type of hobyou
want to use (e.g. gas, electric, induction hob).
•Fillthe espresso maker correctly: be careful not to ll the
espresso maker beyond the maximum capacity to just
below the valve. Use warm water,but neverboiling water.
•Assemble the espresso maker correctly: make surethat all
parts of the espresso maker areproperly assembled before
placing it on the stove.
•Avoid overheating: do not leave the espresso makeronthe
stove for too long after the espresso has beenprepared.
Overheating can cause damage or deformation of the
espresso maker.
•Take carewhen handling: always use an ovenmitt or heat-
resistant glove to avoid burns.
•Inspect regularly: check the espresso maker regularly
for damage or wear and replace parts as necessary to
ensuresafety.
•Keep the espresso maker out of the reachofchildrenand
ensure that children donot have access to hot water or
the hot appliance.
•Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any
major shocks.
Warning
•Caution! The espresso maker gets hot during operation.
Thereisarisk of injury.Avoid touchingthe surfaceof
the unit. Only touch the unit by the handle!
•The lid of the coffee container must not be opened
during the brewing process. Danger of scalding due to
escaping steam!
•The water tank may only be lled with water! Never
pour in milk, sugar,other liquids/ingredients!
4. Tip
•First, heat alittle water in aseparate pot or kettle. If you
put the coffee pot directly on the hob,you willoverheat
the metalofthe pot and the coffee maybecome bitteror
tasteless. Unfortunately,this also often results in ametallic
taste, because the pot releases avours when it is too hot.
•Fillthe lower jug of the espresso maker with already
preheated -not boiling -water,but only to just below the
valve, otherwise the pressurecannot equalise via the valve.
•Fillthe funnel to the brim with freshly ground coffee beans
or regular coffee powder.(If the coffee is home-ground,
please ensurethat the grind is between that for ne
espresso and that for French press, and it is best to usea
machine with adisc or cone grinder). The coffee powder
should be evenly distributed up to the edge of the funnel
and can then be smoothed out. Press it only very lightly
with your nger! Never use anespresso tamper,otherwise
the pressurewillbetoo high during the brewing process!
(If the coffee gets too strong, just reduce the amount of
coffee powder alittle next time.)
•Now place the funnel insert on the bottom part.
•Screw the upper part rmly onto the lower part. Make sure
that no coffee powder causes the thread to dislodge.
•Now place the coffee pot on the hob over amedium
heat. If the heatistoo high, the coffeeburns and abitter
aftertaste remains.
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•After afew minutes you willhear gurgling/bubbling. The
lid should be closed at this point. The coffee now runs
through the riser tube into the top of the pot. Take the
pot off the hob as soon as thereisasteady stream and
the coffee takes on ahoney-like colour.The residual heat
willstillpush allthe water up and you willavoid burning
the coffee.
•Hold the lower part of the pot brieyunder cold water.
This stops the extraction and makes your coffee even richer
and avoids ametallic taste.
•Now you can pour your coffee intoasmallespresso cup.
Be careful when pouring -the pot might be abit hot! (You
can also preheat your espresso cup with alittle hot water
so that your coffee doesn't cool down too quickly.)
Note
If the hob is larger than the espresso maker,thereisno
need to worry. The espresso makercan be used on a
ceramic hob without any problems, even though it only
covers about half the surface. This makes no difference
to the brewing of the coffee.Make surethat the handle
of the pot does not get too hot to prevent possibleburns.
Position the espresso maker at the edge of the hotplate
and let the handle protrude outwards.
5. Cleaning and care
After use, allow the espresso maker to cool down before
cleaning it. Remove allresidues to prevent the formation of
deposits. Makesurethat the valve and the lter arefreeof
blockages.
It is advisable to clean the espresso makerbyhand, as many
dishwasher cleaners contain corrosive agents that could
attack the material of your espresso maker.
•Rinse: to do this, disassemblethe espresso makerinto
its components after each use. Wash everything out with
clean water.Please do not use rinsing agent under any
circumstances, as the chemicalschange the taste of the
coffee.
•Then dry the individual parts, except for the top of the pot,
with atowel.Preciouscoffee oils collect in the top of the
pot and you should preserve them at allcosts. Then let
all3parts dry completely separately to avoid unpleasant
odours.
•When everything has dried, simply put the espresso maker
back together.
General cleaning is recommended every 2-3 weeks
(depending on use). This increases the life of the coffee
maker many times over.Todothis, clean everything as
usual and this time also wipe the coffee oils from the top of
the pot. Also remove the sealing ring and metal lter and
clean them thoroughly.Let everything dry well. Only then
should you reassemble the espresso maker.Even though
the espresso maker has only been used afew times,itmay
tarnish on the lower part due to heating too quickly,too
great adifference in temperature, etc. It is normal for the
espresso maker to develop these tarnish marks. Youcan
usually remove the blue, rainbow-coloured streaks quite
easily with adescaler or some vinegar. Herewerecommend
the Xavaxpremium descaler for high-quality coffee machines.
The cleaning works very welland the streaks disappear.
Golden, grey and black discolourations due to overheating
areunfortunately morestubborn and may requirelemon
concentrate and cleaning stone paste in addition to the
descaler solution. However,never use cleaning agents that
aretoo aggressive!
6. Warranty disclaimer
Hama GmbH &CoKGassumes no liability andprovides no
warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/
mounting, improper use of the product or from failureto
observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.